Medicare ABCD

4. Medical or other health services given to a patient using a communications system (like a computer, phone, or television) by a practitioner in a location different than the patient's.
6. A list of prescription drugs covered by a prescription drug plan or another insurance plan offering prescription drug benefits. Also called a drug list.
7. This helps cover the cost of prescription drugs
9. Regulates the amount of glucose in the blood
11. This Part covers preventive services
14. An area you must live in for the plan to accept you as a member.
16. A written order from your primary care doctor for you to visit a specialist or get certain medical services.
17. A coverage rule used by some Medicare Prescription Drug Plans that requires you to try one or more similar, lower cost drugs to treat your condition before the plan will cover the prescribed drug.

1. A health problem you had before the date that new health coverage starts
2. The amount you must pay for health care or prescriptions before Original Medicare, your Medicare Advantage Plan, your Medicare drug plan, or your other insurance begins to pay.
3. Previous health insurance coverage that can be used to shorten a pre-existing condition waiting period under a Medigap policy.
5. The doctor you go to first for most health problems.
8. A nursing facility with the staff and equipment to give skilled nursing care and, in most cases, skilled rehabilitative services and other related health services.
10. This Part covers inpatient care in a hospital
11. This is another term for Medicare Advanta Prescription Drugs
12. Another term for Medicare Supplement
13. This is a health and fitness program that provides gym access and fitness classes for older adults.
15. An amount you may be required to pay as your share of the cost for benefits after you pay any deductibles.